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a person who creates a written work
a writer who is still trying to get published
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Recent Examples of writers
And the indie is committed to connecting writers and editors who’ve been impacted by the carceral system with those who have not.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
That is always top of mind for writers like Ian Brennan, whose story about life and motivations of one of the most notorious murderers and grave robbers in American history was also an exploration of complex mental health struggles.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Ahamed really understands the American economy as part of a global economic system—something that a lot of other writers refuse to do.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
In 2021, he was selected by Granta Magazine as one of the best young writers in the Spanish language.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 10 June 2026
Every banking article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of checking and savings accounts.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The writers don’t always know what these characters are supposed to do.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 June 2026
Dippold seems to have brought that same spirit to the writers’ room as well.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
That doesn’t mean there won’t be unintended negative consequences for new writers especially.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
That is always top of mind for writers like Ian Brennan, whose story about life and motivations of one of the most notorious murderers and grave robbers in American history was also an exploration of complex mental health struggles.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Ahamed really understands the American economy as part of a global economic system—something that a lot of other writers refuse to do.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
In 2021, he was selected by Granta Magazine as one of the best young writers in the Spanish language.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 10 June 2026
Every banking article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of checking and savings accounts.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The writers don’t always know what these characters are supposed to do.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 June 2026
Dippold seems to have brought that same spirit to the writers’ room as well.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
That doesn’t mean there won’t be unintended negative consequences for new writers especially.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writers
authors
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Many factors likely conspired to preserve the bones for millions of years, according to the study authors.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Greene worries that rising prices and the disappearance of mass-market paperbacks could create a future where fewer readers take chances on unfamiliar authors.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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“Writers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writers. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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